The Office of Campus Ministry aims at helping students
develop their own identity as individuals who have been endowed with a spiritual component
that needs attention and nurturance. It offers opportunities for spiritual growth by
promoting fellowship, liturgical celebrations, Christian counseling and charitable service
to the civil community. The salient activities of this office are the celebration of the
sacraments as a school community and the retreats program by class level. Students may be
asked to take a direct involvement in the activities of this office by helping as liturgy
planners and/or team leaders.
There are special days
during the school year which are dedicated to a deeper encounter with the Lord. The Senior
class will be given the opportunity to spend two days at a retreat center. The rest of the
student body is required to participate in a day of recollection by class level on the
date designated by the school.
Christian Service:
All Students attending
Paraclete are required to be involved in the Christian Service Program as a practical
expression of their Christian commitment. Each Freshman and Sophomore at Paraclete High
School is expected to complete either two service projects or 10 service hoursfor each
semester. Juniors and Seniors are expected to complete three service projects or 15
service hours per semester. It is the students responsibility to fulfill this requirement
in accord with the Guidelines for Christian Service that are enclosed in the registration
packet. Students must complete and hand in the hours on the appropriate forms, and by the
deadlines indicated by the program. A Pass or Fail notation will appear on the semester
report card and transcript. Parents should take notice that service done at home, which is
part of the ordinary duty of a child to his/her family, will not receive credit. |
